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"The Grizzly"
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Aero have a one off Grizzly on their sales page in a size 42.
http://ww.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=894
http://ww.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=894
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That is to funny Dinerman! Most of those models and drawings are not even close to who I would picture wearing a Grizzly. Just shows you, The Grizzly is for every one!
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It was marketed heavily for the children's through university age demographics. A lot of the ads these are from touted the extendable cuffs which could grow with the jacket's owner.
Also a lot of sporting connections. See the footballs in the far right second row and far left and far right in the bottom row? The two photos in the top row are also athletes.
Also a lot of sporting connections. See the footballs in the far right second row and far left and far right in the bottom row? The two photos in the top row are also athletes.
Edward
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I've always wondered if it added to the warmth - or just the weight - of the jacket. As I understand it, the reason a shearling or fur lining keeps the wearer warm is because it traps warm air in the little "pockets" between the body and the lining of the jacket. Grizzly obviously wouldn't do this as the fleecy bit is on the outside....
I own 2 Grizzly type hair on hide jackets:
- black steer hide with brown/white horse hair on hide (http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60873-My-custom-made-Grizzly-Palomino-jacket&highlight=)
- black horse hide with black/white horse hair on hide (I will post pics and details soon in the thread above)
Perhaps I am being subjective owning 2 of them, but my reaction when seeing this is thinking about something distinctive, even luxurious(in my opinion almost all garments having some rich fur like Aero B3) Of course they make you stand out of the crowd(more in Europe) but I do not find it neither disturbing nor pleasing. Perhaps this is bc from what I noticed western Europe(where I live) way of dressing is more pragmatic/austere than North American one.
From the knowledge point of view I have not much to say as I wore so far only first of them for a handful of times, casually and taking great care (to protect it from abrasion, elements...).
- black steer hide with brown/white horse hair on hide (http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60873-My-custom-made-Grizzly-Palomino-jacket&highlight=)
- black horse hide with black/white horse hair on hide (I will post pics and details soon in the thread above)
Perhaps I am being subjective owning 2 of them, but my reaction when seeing this is thinking about something distinctive, even luxurious(in my opinion almost all garments having some rich fur like Aero B3) Of course they make you stand out of the crowd(more in Europe) but I do not find it neither disturbing nor pleasing. Perhaps this is bc from what I noticed western Europe(where I live) way of dressing is more pragmatic/austere than North American one.
From the knowledge point of view I have not much to say as I wore so far only first of them for a handful of times, casually and taking great care (to protect it from abrasion, elements...).
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Just my opinion as I have seen one on the rack. I really think this is a jacket of the time and really more suited to the pre war Harley/biker look but I think you need the bike to go with it. Not a jacket I would pop down the restaurant in, more riding on the Gypsy Tour on my Knucklehead(wish
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Well you did ask for personal opinions!
)Well you did ask for personal opinions!
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Personally? Not at all impressed.
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To me the "Grizzly" looks like a cave-man-thingy, but then that's just me. Missing the finer points of American Pre-War-History and so...
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Not my cup of tea,either. Hair eventually wears off. Same with fur(hair) collar on a jacket. Bald spots just aren't my idea of good 'charactor'.
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majormajor
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I honestly don't think I'd even wear that for a bet!:eeek:
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I had a hair on belt a few years back, and it went bald after a while. I'd be a bit nervous about getting a jacket with horsehair on it for that reason.
But a sheepskin trimmed Grizzly could be more durable. There are pictures on the Grizzly thread of abused jackets that have remained resolutely hairy. Besides, the more you abuse a leather jacket and the tattier it gets, the better it looks. And I suspect that raggedy mouton would add to this.
But a sheepskin trimmed Grizzly could be more durable. There are pictures on the Grizzly thread of abused jackets that have remained resolutely hairy. Besides, the more you abuse a leather jacket and the tattier it gets, the better it looks. And I suspect that raggedy mouton would add to this.
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'Nuff said. BTW I sort of forgot what a fox Cher was.
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